Newport Corridor Improvements Project Update – July 15, 2022

SAFETY FIRST

Beginning July 18 through August 1, there will be landscaping activity from 9th Street to 11th Street beginning at 6:00 AM. These activities will include hand tools and occasional crew pickup truck traffic. You may notice vehicular activity along other segments, but all work will be localized to the approved areas.

Beginning in 2022, the State of Oregon has implemented guidelines when the heat index exceeds 80º Fahrenheit. To protect crewmembers, you may notice an increase in break periods under tents or trees, additional water breaks, and in the event of a National Weather Service heat index warning, a shift in work hours to the cooler part of the day.

The safety of the public and our team members is our priority, and we appreciate your support in these efforts.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FOR JULY 14 – JULY 21

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 2C (12th Street & Newport Avenue Intersection)

  • Completion of the sewer main line replacement.
  • Franchise utility relocation continues at 12th Street.
  • Water main line replacement continues.

Newport Corridor Improvements Scheduled Construction – Segment 3 (12th Street to 14th Street)

  • Site preparations from 13th Street to 14th Street are completed.
  • Water services are switched over to the temporary water bypass.
  • Sewer mainline and structure replacement begins.

DETOURS IN EFFECT- SEE DETOUR MAP BELOW

Traffic Closures and Changes

  • Newport Avenue, west of 11th Street to 14th Street, is closed.
  • 12th Street, north and south of Newport Avenue, will be closed.

 A map depicting the road closure on Newport Ave. and 12th St, business access on the alley between 11th St. & 12th St., and detour route on 11th St. & NW Milwaukee Ave.

 Access to all businesses along Newport Avenue will be open through construction.

GENERAL PROJECT NOTES

  • Access to all area businesses along the construction corridor will be maintained.
  • Please do not enter the construction zone before, during, or after hours.
  • Daytime work hours are in effect from 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM.
    • Landscaping from 9th Street to 11th Street beginning at 6:00 AM.
  • The ‘Tree Preservation and Removal Overview Exhibits’ can be found on the project website. These exhibits provide design details about each tree being removed and where new trees will be planted.
  • There are many construction projects in the area and throughout the City of Bend. Travel safely.

PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

  • EMS, buses, and other delivery/service providers have been included in the project updates distribution list.
  • Please help us spread the word to your clients, customers, and delivery personnel regarding detouring and closures.
  • Share the project website (provided below), where others can also sign up for project updates.
  • Please contact the project team if you are not the correct contact for your organization or if others need to be included.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Project Website: https://www.bendoregon.gov/newportimprovements

24-Hour Construction Phone Line: 541-200-6972

Project Contacts: 

Brittany Barker, PE – City of Bend Principal Engineer – bbarker@bendoregon.gov

Peter Guth, Project Public Involvement Coordinator – pguth@dowl.com or 548-256-6007

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